DAYS AND NIGHTS OF SALMON FISHING IN THE TWEED: With a short account of the natural history and habits of the salmon, instructions to sportsmen, anecdotes, etc. By William Scrope, Esqre., F.L.S.
1843 1st edition. Large 8vo (157 x 247mm). Ppxx,298. Illustrated with 12 coloured lithographs, a tinted engraved title-page and 9 wood engravings in the text by L. Laghe, T. Landseer and S. Williams, from paintings by Sir David Wilkie, Edwin Landseer, R.A., Charles Landseer, William Simpson and Edward Cooke.
The first edition of one of the most important and readable early salmon fishing books.
The first edition of one of the most important and readable early salmon fishing books.
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49837
| Author | Scrope (William). (1772-1852). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 49837 |
| ISBN | B001AVWW8G. |
| Book Description | Bound in old full tan morocco, five raised bands, gilt titles and decorations to spine, gilt-lined and blind-tooled boards, marbled end-papers and edges. Rebacked with new leather, original leather spine relaid. Bookplate of Thomas Emerson Crawhall and o |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1843 |
| Publisher | John Murray. |
| Place | London. |